Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'

After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home. 

Soldiers pause to help girl celebrate 9th birthday during hurricane relief efforts

“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.

Biltmore Estate announces reopening date after Helene forced closure

Biltmore Estate, one of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, will reopen soon, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville and surrounding areas.

Oscar strengthens into a hurricane in southwest Atlantic as watches, warnings expand for Bahamas, Cuba

Oscar rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into an 80-mph hurricane on Saturday, causing islands in its potential path to issue watches and warnings, ahead of the small but mighty cyclone.

Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.

NC starts early voting as hurricane cleanup continues
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In the wake of Hurricane Helene as thousands remain without power and water, North Carolina starts early voting.

Gators take over floodwaters in Florida
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Residents in a city near Tampa, Fla. say they are in desperate need of help because of what's swimming around the floodwaters, and in their backyard. Reporter Ariel Plasencia has more.

Hurricane season is nearing the endgame, but what can we expect in its final weeks?

Despite an average number of storms so far, this season has the potential to rank among the top four destructive in U.S. history. But hurricane season still has about six weeks left -- what more can we expect?

North Carolina starts early in-person voting while recovering from Helene

More than 400 locations in all 100 counties are expected to open Thursday in North Carolina for the early voting period which runs through Nov. 2.

Will Hurricane Helene impact early voting in NC?
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Early in-person voting kicks off in 24 hours in the key battleground state North Carolina, but a portion of the state is still struggling to bounce back weeks after Hurricane Helene. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more from Asheville, North Carolina.

Man charged for tying up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton
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A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe in Tallahassee.

Dozens still missing after Hurricane Helene
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More than 90 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene. Thousands more still don't have power or water in rural areas. FEMA says it's working overtime to help communities in the state, and officials say this will be a long and expensive recovery.

APS crew members in Florida to help restore power
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There are 30 APS utility crew members from Arizona helping restore power in Palm Coast, Fla. after three hurricanes ravaged the the state since August. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the story.